Jake Paul has publicly expressed interest in signing Michael 'Venom' Page to MVP MMA following the welterweight's release from the UFC. Page won five of his six UFC bouts, most recently defeating Nursulton Ruziboev by unanimous decision at UFC Paris, but was not offered a new contract. Paul posted on social media that it was "time to bring MVP to MVP," signalling the promotion's intent to pursue the striking specialist. MVP MMA is set to merge with PFL at the start of 2027.
Jake Paul's MVP MMA promotion is reported to be pursuing Michael "Venom" Page following the British welterweight's departure from the UFC, with Paul signalling his intentions publicly on social media in what remains an unconfirmed pursuit.
Page, 39, exits the UFC with a 5-1 record inside the organization, his final appearance coming at UFC Paris where he defeated Nursulton Ruziboev by unanimous decision. The Englishman, who trains out of London Shootfighters, carries an overall professional record of 26-3-0 and has long been regarded as one of the most distinctive strikers in the welterweight division. Standing six-foot-three with a 79-inch reach, Page fights out of a switch stance and has posted a striking accuracy of 58 percent throughout his career — a figure that reflects the precision behind his flamboyant, karate-influenced style. Despite his winning record in the UFC, the promotion chose not to offer him a new contract.
His final UFC opponent, Nursulton Ruziboev of Uzbekistan, is a 32-year-old orthodox fighter standing six-foot-five with a 76-inch reach and a professional record of 37-10-2. Ruziboev lands 2.38 significant strikes per minute and also contributes on the ground, averaging 1.36 takedown attempts per fifteen minutes.
Paul took to social media to declare it was "time to bring MVP to MVP," a play on Page's initials and the promotion's name. It is worth noting that MVP MMA is reported to be merging with PFL at the start of 2027, meaning any signing would carry implications beyond just the immediate promotion.
Why it matters
- Page's elite striking credentials would give MVP MMA a marquee name with proven major-promotion experience
- A potential merger with PFL in 2027 raises questions about where Page would ultimately compete long-term
- The interest is so far unconfirmed, and no deal has been reported as agreed or signed
